In a dying reef world, the writer explores the underwater bliss of a little Caribbean island that is showing the world just how to save coral.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
India Dispatch: ‘The Pirate Days Are Over’: Goa’s Nude Hippies Give Way to India’s Yuppies
As newly middle-class Indians flock to Goa’s beaches, residents of the former countercultural enclave worry its laid-back, tolerant vibe will be disrupted by the visitors’ more conservative mores.
In Tour of Australia, Chinese Admire Clean Air but Bemoan Lack of Hot Drinking Water
We spent four days with a group of Chinese tourists visiting Australia. The visitors and locals approached each other with confusion, skepticism and sometimes racism.
Saudi Arabia, Trying to Lure Tourists, Hosts Music Festival Near Ancient Tombs
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims to liberalize parts of society and promote the arts, but that could be overshadowed by violent acts under his rule.
Heads Up: In Tasmania, a Gin Boom Showcasing Native Plants (and Even Sheep Whey)
Gin from the south Australian island state is on the rise. In trendy bars throughout Australia, entire pages on menus are devoted to Tasmanian gins.
On the Way to Auschwitz, I Found ‘Heil Hitler’ Signs for Sale
On a Holocaust education trip in Poland, a writer discovers Nazi memorabilia at a flea market, in apparent violation of the law. But nothing is quite that simple.
Everest Fraud Leads Insurers to Threaten a Boycott Unless Nepal Cracks Down
An elaborate scheme centered on helicopter rescues from Everest and nearby peaks has defrauded millions of dollars from insurance companies.
Heads Up: Pittsburgh Embraces a Renegade Filmmaker
Steel City already has two famous artistic sons, Andy Warhol and August Wilson, who attract tourists. Will Pittsburgh’s celebration of the horror movie director George A. Romero do the same?
A Tourist Family’s Bad Behavior Has New Zealand Rethinking Its Welcome Mat
A British family’s bad behavior was documented on social media and followed by local news outlets, alarming a country that has struggled with an influx of tourists.
Frugal Traveler: On the Road to Uruguay’s Barely Known and Beautiful Beaches
This progressive country has long been off the radar for North Americans. But it has some of the best beaches in South America and discounts for foreign travelers.